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Is this corrosion normal on a 2012?

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Old January 17th, 2018, 8:32 PM
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I'm considering buying a 2012 Yukon XL 2500 (twin to the Suburban 2500). The inspector noticed some corrosion on the underside of the hood, on the alternator, and a broken ground strap. Pictures attached. Are these issues typical for this age vehicle? Or should I be wary?
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If you're from the rustbelt, that's nothing unusual or that bad at this point for a 6 year old truck. I would have it cleaned up at an autobody shop while it's still early and then maybe Fluid Film it yearly. Where are you from?

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Well, my truck is four years older, also a 2500, has spent its entire life in the heart of the rust belt (Indiana and Michigan), and it looks like this...I would be wary.
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Notice the ridiculous amout of salt residue underhood....and lack of rust....

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